Presidents Day Books and Activities

President’s Day is Monday. Here is a great list of books and activities to teach your children about the presidents and the holiday itself. Be sure to scroll down to link up your favorite reading posts.

Books to Read

Today at school we celebrated Presidents’ Day by putting on a play. Mrs. Madoff said I could be George Washington because his birthday is the same as mine. Charlie was Abraham Lincoln because he’s the tallest kid in our class. Everyone else had very important parts to play, too. At the end of the day we voted for class president, and you’ll never guess who won!

In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington’s fascinating story comes to life – revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

My fellow Americans:
It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. Some say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck. We say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he will be the next president of the United States of America. Thank you for your vote.

Playful political poems about the penchants and peccadilloes of the presidents!

Now, let’s get on with this week’s What to Read Wednesday link up!Share your children’s literature related posts with us! We’d love to see what your reading or what you’re crafting to go along with your favorite books. You may be our featured post next week!